Ohhh there’s more:

I diverted – but I actually changed my mind on Friday – based on the choice of aircraft shown on the website. Got lost going to OW though, and it took me about 3 minutes from the A1 – instead of about 1 minute. Delays, what delays

I arrived a few minutes before MOTF – who flew in courtesy of the Luftwaffe 😉 :rolleyes:

Ok – now point out the Nissan hut I stayed in as an Air Cadet on summer camp in, about, 1968! 😀

I was in the Squadron based at Pendeford, or Wednesfield, at the time! Sorry, don’t know the numbers.

The airshow is a business and grants money to its choosen charities.

True, but nothing to stop a collection – a nearby bucket suitably signed would bring in a few bob for starters.

but how often I overheard “enthusiasts” boasting with their knowledge:
A P-40 being was recognized as “Hurricane”, or a Hurricane became a “Spitfire” because of the roundels or a silver (Griffon) Spitfire becomes a “Mustang” because of the bubble canopy, etc. etc. etc. …

On Sunday, at Southend, one “knowledgeable” chap insisted that the Falcon’s Hercy Bird was a “Nimrod” – Why? What? How? – It has a refueling probe!

😮 😮 😮 😀

Those head on views are fantastic – great shots.

Now I know why so many people believe in flying saucers! They are, of course, clearly deaf! But from a distance ………